READING — The Reading Community Schools Board of Education approved a $7.8 million budget, which featured 1.5 percent raises for administrative, supervisory and support staff during Wednesday night’s meeting.

Those receiving raises include building principals, business manager, administrative assistant, transportation supervisor, athletic director, technology coordinator, technology instructional aide and building secretaries. A contract with Kim Bolenbaugh was also signed as a dual food services supervisor.

The board also approved a two-year $75,000 (a year) contract for Dennis Irelan as principal of Reynolds Elementary School.

Irelan moves from his social studies teaching position to become principal. Tim Davis who has served as principal for several years will return to teaching as a sixth grade teacher.

“Davis has done a real good job at Reynolds,” said Chellie Broesamle, superintendent. “I think he will really make things happen as a teacher.”

Rosanne Kopin was also approved as an elementary school teacher.

The meeting got under way with Senator Bruce Caswell delivering yet another piece of recognition to the Reading girls track team, Division IV state champs.

Caswell presented coach Deb Price with a framed congratulatory letter signed by Caswell, State Representative Ken Kurtz and Governor Rick Snyder. Each girl on the team received a copy of the letter. Individual state champs and the three relay teams also received recognition.

“Keep winning state championships, they are a good thing,” Caswell told the girls.

The next school board meeting will be at 7 p.m. July 23 at Reynolds Elementary.